Foundation understandings

3. The type of foundation used when loads are transmitted down from a column or stanchion, resulting in a square block of concrete.
4. The study of these samples is done before digging foundations to ensure soil suitability.
6. The constructed part of the foundation is known as this type of foundation.
11. What movement in a foundation causes, making it visible in the masonry above.
12. The type of foundation used under a wall where the loading is continuous.
13. A foundation type that covers the whole floor area, used on poor soil for lightly loaded buildings.
14. WHO ARE THE SPECILISTS WHO CREAT THE FOUNDATIONS

1. The thickness of the concrete for a strip foundation must be a minimum of 150mm or more than 15 of these units.
2. The underground level that soil testing can determine the depth of.
5. The purpose of a foundation is to spread the structure's ____.
7. The load of the structure must be placed in the centre of this.
8. A soil condition (opposite of sandy) that might be indicated by soil testing.
9. STRIP A foundation type that is dug deeper rather than wider, often used where tree roots are present.
10. The foundation type where the load is transmitted to a much greater depth, often using 300mm diameter holes.
12. The substance widely used for reinforcement in wide strip foundations.